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Little Italy
About the Neighborhood
Living in Little Italy
Little Italy is known for its Italian heritage and offers a tight-knit community feel in Southwest Chicago. The neighborhood is home to countless Italian restaurants, coffee shops, and tea houses, including famous spots like Mario’s Italian Lemonade and Jim’s Original. In Little Italy, you’ll also find the University of Illinois, Chicago campus, and bustling Taylor Street filled with eateries, bars, and shops. This Chicago neighborhood has plenty of parks, museums like the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, and events throughout the year. You’ll also find plenty of rowhomes, renovated condos, and houses dating back to the 1880s.
Historic restaurants
Near downtown
Neighborhood landmarks
Community
What Neighbors Say
Little Italy perfectly blends generations of rich cultural history with a vibrant, welcoming energy. Walking down Taylor Street for a classic sub at Conte di Savoia or summer Italian ice at Mario’s makes you feel instantly connected to the heart of this historic community.
Real Estate
Market Overview
RENTALS
Apartment & Rentals
Expert Guidance
Your Local Agents
Livability
Walk, Bike & Transit
51
Walk Score
Somewhat Walkable
78
Bike Score
Very Bikeable
88
Transit Score
Excellent Transit
Education
Schools
Young Magnet High School
Public · Grades 7–12
Skinner Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–8
Galileo Scholastic Academy of Math & Science
Public · Grades K–8
Chicago World Language Academy
Public · Grades K–8
Getting Around
Public Transit
Blue Line
Rail
Blue Line Local Shuttle
Bus
Blue Island/26th (Route 60)
Bus
Streeterville/Taylor (Route 157)
Bus
Roosevelt (Route 12)
Bus
Harrison (Route 7)
Bus
Halsted (Route 8)
Bus
Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Little Italy located in Chicago?
Little Italy is on the West Side of Chicago, bordered by the Eisenhower Expressway to the north and the Pilsen neighborhood to the south.
Is Little Italy a good neighborhood in Chicago?
Little Italy is a historic neighborhood on the Near West Side that blends residential streets with a well-known dining district. The area centers around the restaurants and shops along Taylor Street and sits adjacent to the University of Illinois Chicago campus and the Illinois Medical District. Public transportation is highly accessible via the Blue and Pink lines as well as several local bus routes. Due to the high number of students, staff, and medical professionals, finding street parking can be challenging during the week.
What is Little Italy, Chicago known for?
Little Italy is recognized for its historic Taylor Street corridor, which is lined with long-standing restaurants, cafes, and local businesses. The neighborhood is home to the University of Illinois Chicago campus and has several community spaces like Arrigo Park.
How far is Little Italy from downtown Chicago?
Little Italy is located just about 2 miles west of downtown Chicago.
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